MOT help (PAS)

[Ryancoyle]

Hi Everyone,

I failed because of power steering on my MOT as the pump was broke.

Tried the hammer trick but nothing.

Replaced power steering pump and still nothing.

Tried turning steering wheel to the sides on numerous occasions.

Any1 got any ideas on what could be the problem.

Any help appreciated

thanks

[Foxy_mwy]

You check the fuse?

[Dany4494]

Check for a feed, if there is none fuse/relay.

[Ryancoyle]

Check for a feed, if there is none fuse/relay.

Can anyone point me in the right direction as I have no clue about what fuse to change.

I know where the fuse box is but which one do I change?

Could you explain what you mean by relay as well?

Thanks

[Dany4494]

Can anyone point me in the right direction as I have no clue about what fuse to change.

I know where the fuse box is but which one do I change?

Could you explain what you mean by relay as well?

Thanks

Not sure exactly where the fuse is for PAS I don't have it haha, and relay like a big fuse (the square ones) has a little coil and magnet work on electromagnetic so at a certain voltage and current clicks on.

[Ryancoyle]

Just check each fuse and replace any if any that are blown
Okay thanks,

I will get back to you's if I cannot get it fixed.

Took it to a mechanic who couldn't fix it so struggling to get it sorted

[Dany4494]

If you can't sort it you need an auto electrician.

[iSlayeR]

where'd you buy the other pump from, could also be knackered ? Bleed it again, check the earth check the connector for corrosion, fuses >> http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?p=875025#post875025

[mikeytvtr]

i got the same problem but never got round to do it are the fuses in the car under dash or the engine fuse box i thought they could only give you an advisory

[Ryancoyle]

Ill have a look tomorrow at the fuse and stuff and I will get back to yous.

Bought the pump off ebay.

Person I bought it off said it was in good working order

[SnakeVTR]

i got the same problem but never got round to do it are the fuses in the car under dash or the engine fuse box i thought they could only give you an advisory

Nope, unfortunatly it's a fail

[SnakeVTR]

By any chance are your heater fans and rear demister working?

[mikeytvtr]

the heaters only work on the 2nd and 3rd setting and the demister works m8

[SnakeVTR]

ah ok mate, i ask as there is a common fault with the ignition switch feed on saxos. Have you got a test light, if so check for live at the plug on the pump, if the main feed wire has a live feed then it could be another dodgey pump, if there is no feed start checking all the fuses :y:

[mikeytvtr]

ok brilliant cheers m8 what fuse box is for the pump do you know is it the engine bay one or the interior fuse box

[SnakeVTR]

ok brilliant cheers m8 what fuse box is for the pump do you know is it the engine bay one or the interior fuse box

More than likely in the engine bay, id imagine its quite a big fuse, but if you check all the fuses anyway to be certain. There is also a grey (round) relay in engine compartment to the right on the battery near the wing (as you stand infront of the car) i believe that is the pump relay... could be a faulty relay. Aslo check the pas pump conenector block for corrosion/bad connections in the pins :y:

Update..... i just looked in an old manual i have and it says fuse 2 (25amp) in the passenger under dashboard is for the Rear demister, powersteering, blower motor

[mikeytvtr]

ok brilliant thanks for the quick reply m8 ill have a look tomoz after work its had no pas since ive had it i got use too it now but it would be nice to have it back lol

[Foxy_mwy]

By any chance are your heater fans and rear demister working?

This is whats wrong with mine amd every time i put a 25amp fuse in it blows it :/